H.R. No. 2538
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Derek V. Baker of McKinney, a prominent member of
the Collin County Conservative Republicans, has set an inspiring
example of civic engagement through his longtime leadership and
involvement in grassroots politics; and
WHEREAS, An activist for conservative political causes for
many years, Mr. Baker has twice been elected president of the CCCR
and until recently served as the organization's finance chair;
outside of the State of Texas, he has worked in Congress for a
number of members of the United States Senate and House of
Representatives, and he served the U.S. House Republican Study
Committee as a senior policy analyst; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Baker grew up in Sherman as an eighth-generation
Texan and went on to receive his bachelor's degree in political
science, business, and religion from Liberty University; before
returning to his home state, he served as the director of federal
affairs for Americans for Limited Government; and
WHEREAS, Today, in addition to continuing to play a vital
role in the political arena, he also enjoys a successful career as a
licensed Realtor with Keller Williams in McKinney, and he currently
volunteers his time as a McKinney precinct chair and as a member of
the Collin County Child Protective Services Board, the board of the
Collin County Foster Friends, a charity that provides assistance to
local foster children and their families, and the Government
Affairs Committee of the Collin County Association of Realtors; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Baker is blessed with the
love and support of a fine family that includes his wife of 16
years, Melissa, and their three children, Reagan, Austin, and
Lincoln; and
WHEREAS, Derek Baker's skill, vision, and dedication have
contributed greatly to the advancement of conservative ideals in
his state and community, and he has earned the respect and
admiration of countless colleagues and fellow Texans; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Derek V. Baker for his community
engagement and his outstanding service to the Collin County
Conservative Republicans and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Baker as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Sanford
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2538 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House